Representative Ron Kind (D-WI) has come out for marriage equality and announced he'll support DOMA repeal legislation in a message on Facebook:

My 18-year marriage to Tawni has taught me that we’re both stronger because we love and support each other. I support marriage equality because if two people want to make a lifetime commitment to love and care for one another, then the government shouldn't stand in the way.

As the Supreme Court deliberates the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act and Proposition 8, I’m reminded that throughout history, discrimination has never worked. I have never voted for discrimination, and I look forward to supporting legislation like the Respect for Marriage Act that will help committed same-sex couples gain the same rights as everyone else.

There are just seven House Democrats now who have not taken a position on same-sex marriage. They are Reps. Jim Costa (CA), Cedric Richmond (LA), Kurt Schrader (OR), David Scott (GA), Terry Sewell (AL), Bennie Thompson (MS), and freshman Filemon Vela (TX).

“I support marriage equality for all couples and believe that every single American should be able to marry the person they love. I believe that it is unfair that, under current law, same-sex couples are legally prohibited from taking advantage of the federal laws that provide financial and legal benefits to married couples. I believe that we can no longer allow the states to discriminate against same-sex marriages. Rather, I believe that the federal government should ensure that all consenting adults, no matter who they are or who they love, have the exact same marriage rights."

Viscslosky voted for DOMA in 1996. Today his spokesman said Visclosky "regrets that vote."

Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) reflects on her first 100 days and the road ahead: “I’m feeling optimistic that we can get a floor vote on ENDA,” Baldwin said. “I’m feeling fairly pessimistic about the chances of ENDA moving ahead in the House as currently composed.”

Gay Zambian activist Paul Kasonkomona arrested on charges of promoting homosexuality pleads not guilty in first court appearance. "The 38-year-old activist was arrested in the capital on Sunday, minutes after he appeared on a live TV show where he openly advocated for gay rights."

What will happen if SCOTUS strikes down DOMA: "Depending on the scope of a Supreme Court ruling against Section 3 of DOMA, areas of the law in which couples may continue to face challenges include Social Security benefits — especially if a couple moves to a state that doesn’t recognize their marriages — as well as spousal benefits when one party of the couple is a member of the military, although the immigration issue preventing bi-national couples from staying together in the United States is expected to cease immediately."

Inside a custom A380: "A British design firm is currently working on the interiors for a private Airbus A380 superjumbo VIP jet, under commission from a "Middle Eastern" client. The client remains unknown, but could be Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, who became the first person in the world to buy the world's largest passenger aircraft for his personal use in November 2007. While the price paid was not disclosed at the time, airlines typically purchase the A380 for US$300 million (A$370 million)."

Long Island Catholic parishioner ousted from volunteer duties for being gay will formally demand reinstatement. "Coppola, who's been openly gay for years, volunteered as a Eucharistic minister, religion teacher and visitor for homebound sick....The diocese says anyone in public ministerial positions must take public positions consistent with Catholic teachings." Delivers 18,000 petitions...

Judge gives partial victory to 16-year-old student Amber Hatcher
in Day of Silence lawsuit. "Applying the general principles to Amber’s
situation, the judge not only denied a request from the defendants to
dismiss Amber’s free-speech claims, but he found a 'substantial
likelihood' that Amber would ultimately succeed on those claims (at a
later stage of the litigation), primarily because of the school’s
treatment of her last year."

Thousands rally in Paris against homophobia: "The rally, held in front of the city hall under steady rain and watchful police supervision, brandished slogans decrying 'hate-filled' rhetoric seen as encouraging violence against gays and lesbians." Anti-gay violence seen on the increase in France: "Elizabeth Ronzier, head of SOS homophobie, said there had been a 30% rise in reports of homophobic and transphobic assaults last year compared to 2011, with a marked surge when debate began in the autumn."